§ Mr. EtheringtonTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment (1) when his Department will complete its analysis of the responses to consultations over the extension of part M of the Building Regulations to residential dwellings;. [9261]
(2) if he will be seeking advice from the Building Regulations Advisory Committee regarding the extension of part M of the Building Regulations to residential dwellings; and when he intends to do so; [9262]
491W(3) when he intends to make a statement regarding the extension of part M of the Building Regulations to residential dwellings. [9263]
§ Mr. ClappisonThe analysis of the responses to the Government's consultation on extending part M of the Building Regulations to cover new dwellings is expected to be completed this spring. This will then be considered by the Building Regulations Advisory Committee with the aim of advising me of the best way forward. After considering that advice, I shall make a statement.